🤝 Basics & Manners
How to say “Thank you very much” in Japanese
ありがとう ございます
Arigatō gozaimasu
normal / slow
Word-by-word breakdown
- ありがとうarigatōthank you
- ございますgozaimasu(polite suffix)
Usage & culture tip
Use the full phrase with clerks, staff, and strangers for natural politeness.
Good for: Everyday greetings and polite manners, useful from your very first day in Japan.